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The 1869 diary of Samuel R. Hess of Clay Township, Lancaster County : Mennonite, farmer & nurseryman

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Author
Hess, Samuel R.,
Date of Publication
c1997
Call Number
905.748 JHSCV v. 22
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Responsibility
introduction, transcribed & indexed by Clarence Edwin Spohn.
Author
Hess, Samuel R.,
Place of Publication
Ephrata, Pa
Publisher
Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley,
Date of Publication
c1997
Physical Description
viii, 48 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Journal of the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley ;
Notes
Includes index.
Summary
This issue contains the transcription of the 1869 diary of Clay Township resident Samuel R. Hess, and provides a day-to-day look at the life of a typical Mennonite farmer and businessman. The diary has been indexed by name and provides a list of local residents with whom Hess had contact with.
Subjects
Hess, Samuel R., - 1830-1906 - Diaries.
Mennonites - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Farmers - Pennsylvania
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 19th century - Personal narratives.
Additional Author
Spohn, Clarence E.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
905.748 JHSCV v. 22
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Marshall's diary in its relation to Lancaster city and county

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Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Date of Publication
1899
MARSHALL'S DIARY IN ITS RELATION TO LANCASTER CITY AND COUNTY. Of the many names associated with the Revolutionary annals of Lancaster county, few deserve to be held in greater respect, or are better entitled to remembrance, than that of Chris- topher Marshall. At the same time I feel I am quite
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Responsibility
by F. R. Diffenderffer.
Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1899
Physical Description
[131]-161 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 3, no. 6
Subjects
Marshall, Christopher, - 1709-1797 - Diaries.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 18th century - Personal narratives.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 18th century - Personal narratives.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century - Personal narratives.
Diaries.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 3, number 6 (1899), p. 131-161Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.3
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Journal of Christian K. Nissley, East Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania: January 1, 1860-March 30, 1867

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Author
Nissley, Christian K,
Date of Publication
[2016]
Call Number
929 N726
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English translation of the original German manuscript by John B. Martin and Amos B. Hoover.
Author
Nissley, Christian K,
Place of Publication
Dillsburg, PA (816 Franklin Church Road, Dillsburg 17019) : Ephrata, PA (296 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata 17522)
Publisher
Gerald L. and Grace A. Kraybill ; Muddy Creek Farm Library,
Date of Publication
[2016]
Physical Description
xviii, 254 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Notes
Includes index.
Summary
"Christian K. Nissley of East Donegal Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, from January 1, 1860-March 30, 1867. It is a good window into the Civil War period, midway between the early Federal period and the threshold of the Industrial Revolution, as well as the Great Awakening of the Mennonite world. This diary is a priceless treasure connecting the ancient with newer Mennonite thought." [from the publisher]
Subjects
Nissley, Christian K., - 1838-1867.
Nissley family.
Mennonites - Pennsylvania - Diaries.
East Donegal (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - Personal narratives.
East Donegal (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - Genealogy.
Diaries - 19th century.
Additional Author
Martin, John B.,
Hoover, Amos B.,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
929 N726
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Diary of Francis X. Ziegler , 1854-1867

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Author
Ziegler, Francis X. ,
Date of Publication
[2002]
Call Number
923.7 Z66
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Responsibility
transcribed by John Bennawit, Jr.
Author
Ziegler, Francis X. ,
Place of Publication
Computer printout
Date of Publication
[2002]
Physical Description
unp. 29 cm.
Notes
Original diary in Lancaster County Historical Society Archives.
Summary
Francis Ziegler was born in Columbia, Pennsylvania in 1817 and he died in 1902. He was a school teacher and a telegraph operator.He recorded in this diary sporadically between 1854 and 1857. His entries describe personal experiences, but many entries pertain to events of the day, both local and national. His discontent with politics and the times, in general, is clear. The diary begins at the time of a cholera epidemic in Columbia during which many people died. He presents a picture of a very frightening time. Another highlight of the diary was his description of the invasion of Pennsylvania by Confederate troops during the Civil War. He witnessed the burning of the bridge over the Susquehanna River between Columbia and Wrightsville. This action closed off a potential route for the Confederates to reach Philadelphia and Harrisburg after Gettysburg.
Subjects
Ziegler, Francis X - Diaries.
Cholera - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
Columbia (Pa.) - History - Personal narratives.
Susquehanna River Valley - History, Military - 19th century.
Diaries.
Additional Author
Bennawit, John,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.7 Z66
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A Pennsylvanian in blue : the Civil War diary of Thomas Beck Walton

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Author
Walton, Thomas Beck,
Date of Publication
1995
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Responsibility
edited by Robert A. Taylor
ISBN
0942597826 (softcover : alk. paper)
Author
Walton, Thomas Beck,
Place of Publication
Shippensburg, PA
Publisher
Burd Street Press,
Date of Publication
1995
Physical Description
xiv, 65 p. : ill ; 23 cm
Series
Civil War heritage series ;
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Subjects
Walton, Thomas Beck, - 1840-1913 - Diaries
United States. - Army. - Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 195th (1864-1865)
Soldiers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives
Pennsylvania - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography
Additional Author
Taylor, Robert A.,
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The diary of Harriet Amelia Arndt for 1865

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Author
Arndt, Harriet Amelia.
Date of Publication
1946
of the earliest in Lancaster County, opened its doors on March 1, 1865. This was the present Man- heim National Bank, which then paid four per cent interest on deposits for six months to twelve months, and five per cent on those over twelve months." The Arndt home was located on North Prussian Street
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by Harriet Amelia Arndt.
Author
Arndt, Harriet Amelia.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1946
Physical Description
[73]-76 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 50, no. 3
Summary
Harriet Amelia Arndt was a resident of Manheim.
Subjects
Arndt, Harriet Amelia, - 1834- - Diaries.
Women - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Manheim (Pa.) - Social life and customs - Personal narratives.
Manheim (Pa.) - History - Personal narratives.
Diaries.
Additional Author
Kendig, John D.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 50, number 3 (1946), p. 73-76Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.50
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[Diary of Frantz]

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Author
Frantz, Sarah Ann.
Date of Publication
1858.
Call Number
920.72 F836.
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Alternate Title
Diary of Sarah Ann Frantz.
Author
Frantz, Sarah Ann.
Publisher
Typescript (computer printout),
Date of Publication
1858.
Physical Description
40 p. ; 29 cm.
Notes
LCHS has original diary in Archives.
T.p. from caption.
Item includes a photocopied photograph of author.
Summary
Daily recordings of chores, activities of other family members, visits, events in the community, etc during the year 1858. Ms Frantz appears to be living with her parents. Th
Subjects
Lehman family
Frantz, Sarah Ann
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 19th century - Personal narratives.
Diaries.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
920.72 F836.
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The diaries of Peter C. Hiller, Conestoga, Pennsylvania, 1875-1898 : a reflection of the life and times in Conestoga, Pennsylvania during the late 1800s

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Author
Hiller, Peter C.,
Date of Publication
1994.
Call Number
974.815 CONE H652
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[edited by] Pauline Benedict Eshelman.
Author
Hiller, Peter C.,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, PA
Publisher
P.B. Eshelman,
Date of Publication
1994.
Physical Description
xx, 420 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Notes
Includes indexes.
Library's copy inscribed by Pauline Benedict Eshelman.
Summary
Peter Clinger Hiller was born in Conestoga, PA, and lived there with his wife and four daughters. He was a teacher and farmer. He also sold and repaired organs, bought and sold tobacco, was a clerk in the Internal Revenue office selling cigar stamps along with other duties, wrote deeds for the county Recorder's office, and served as Justice of the Peace. He belonged to several civic organization and had many hobbies.
Subjects
Hiller, Peter C., - 1847-1898 - Diaries.
Hiller family.
Conestoga (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - History - Sources.
Conestoga (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - History - 19th century - Personal narratives.
Diaries.
Additional Author
Eshelman, Pauline Benedict.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 CONE H652
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Over here : Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, during wartime

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Date of Publication
2008.
Call Number
940.531 O96
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ISBN
9780974016269
0974016268
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
2008.
Physical Description
vi, 138 p. : ill. ; 23 x 26 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Summary
The fourth book in a series of photographic histories of the county illustrates how Lancastrians participated in times of war. From the Civil War to the Iraq war , from the homefront to the trenches, whether gathering scrap or going off to foreign lands.
Subjects
Civilians in war - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County - Pictorial works.
War and society - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County - Pictorial works.
Soldiers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County - Pictorial works.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs - 19th century - Pictorial works.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs - 20th century - Pictorial works.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 19th century - Pictorial works.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 20th century - Pictorial works.
Additional Author
Ryan, Thomas R.
Loose, John W.W.
Snow, Marcus S.
Wee, Kathy Wallace
Heckles, Marianne
Smucker, David Rempel
Netscher, C. Nat
Snow, Amanda
Weber, Robert W.
Rauhauser, Barry
Abel, Michael L.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
940.531 O96
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Scrapbook

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Collection
Scrapbook Collection
Title
Amish Culture
Object ID
MG0434_Box021
Date Range
1988/04 - 1995/07
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Collection
Scrapbook Collection
Title
Amish Culture
Description
This scrapbook discusses many aspects about the Lancaster County Amish community. Several well-known Amish customs are mentioned throughout the newspaper clippings such as Rumspringa, barn raising, marriage season, and education. Other articles contain information about funeral customs, past-time activities, agriculture and other occupations. An article of special interest surrounds two Amish men arrested for religious beliefs.
Date Range
1988/04 - 1995/07
Creation Date
April 1988 - July 1995
Year Range From
1988
Year Range To
1995
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 22
Subjects
Agriculture--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--History
Amish
Amish farmers
Amish women
Amish--Customs and practices
Amish--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States
Amish--Marriage customs and rites
Amish--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--Education
Amish--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--History--20th century
Amish--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--History--Economic conditions
Amish--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--Social life and customs
Amish--Pennsylvania--Lancaster--Public Opinion
Barns
Carriages
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Funeral rites and ceremonies
Horticulture
Lancaster (Pa.)
Lancaster County (Pa.)--History, local
Rumspringa
Scrapbooks
Search Terms
Amish
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Newspaper clippings
Scrapbooks
Women
Extent
1 volume
Object Name
Scrapbook
Language
English
Object ID
MG0434_Box021
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Ferster, H. V. the Education of Amish Children. Buffalo, New York: Typescript, 1980.
Amish Traditions. Call Number: 289.71 Y54
The Amish of Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Call Number: 289.71 S819
Amish Beliefs, Customs and Discipline. Call Number: 289.71 L643
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions. Please request this item by contacting Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to your visit.
Copyright
This item may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-434
Other Number
MG-434, Box 21
Classification
MG0434
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by CRB, October 2007. Added to database, 24 September 2023.
Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Book 158.
This project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, ME60112, 2007-2008.
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